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Provider Enrollment

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more Enroll online to become a Medicare provider – using internet-based PECOS
more What's the time frame for processing an application?
more Check the status of your enrollment application
more Use the enrollment application assistance tool to determine your application type
more Learn how to revalidate your enrollment
more Contact the provider enrollment department at 888-845-8614
New providers: Enroll now
Learn how to enroll as a Medicare provider for the first time, including how to take the internet-based PECOS fast track to expedite your application, required documentation to support your enrollment eligibility, and how to quickly check your application’s status.
more Learn how to enroll using internet-based PECOS
more Use the enrollment application assistance tool to determine your application type
more Know which documents you’ll need to support your application
more Learn how to get your NPI external link
more Find Medicare provider/supplier specialty codes
more Learn about enrollment forms
more Begin online enrollment external link
more Check application status: Search by CCN or Search by PECOS tracking ID
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Enrollment status lookup
Use this versatile tool to check the status of all active enrollment applications, a single application, or confirm a revalidation request.
more Check your application status
• Learn how to use the application status lookup
Existing providers: Updates or revalidations
Learn how to update your official enrollment record in internet-based PECOS, submit a change of address, obtain a lost PTAN, check to see if you have been sent a revalidation request, and learn the status of your application.
more Learn how to take advantage of internet-based PECOS
more Learn how to obtain a lost PTAN
more Learn how to change your address
more Confirm a revalidation request using the application status tool – Note: Select the Revalidation letter tab to confirm a revalidation request.
more Learn how to revalidate
more Revalidation FAQs
more Update your enrollment record online external link
more Check application status -- Search by: CCN, NPI and PTAN, or PECOS tracking ID
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News
Read important news and information about provider enrollment.
Provider enrollment application fee amount for CY 2020
Modified: 1/6/2020
The provider enrollment application fee for certain institutional providers for 2020 has been issued by CMS.
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Provider Enrollment contact information
Find the contacts you need to answer your questions about the enrollment process and internet-based PECOS.
more Provider enrollment contact information: Part A
more Florida -- Part A
more Puerto Rico -- Part A
more U.S. Virgin Islands -- Part A
more Provider enrollment contact information: Part B
more Florida -- Part B
more Puerto Rico -- Part B
more U.S. Virgin Islands -- Part B
more Internet-based PECOS: Help: 866-484-8049
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Internet-based PECOS resources
Learn everything you need to know about how to take advantage of online enrollment using internet-based PECOS.
more Learn how to use internet-based PECOS
more Learn helpful internet-based PECOS tips
more Find internet-based PECOS tutorials
more Begin online enrollment external link
more Check application status -- individual external link
more Check application status -- organization external link
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NPI
Learn how to apply for your NPI, search the NPI registry, and update your records in the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES).
more Learn how to apply for an NPI external link
more Search the NPI registry external link
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Opt out
Review a list of physicians and practitioners who have chosen to opt out of the Medicare Part B program as well as the specific rules pertaining to those who enter into private contracts with beneficiaries.
more View opt-out listings on Data.CMS.gov external link
more Learn about private contracts with beneficiaries
more Find out about opt-out providers wishing to order/refer FAQ
more View Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15 external pdf file
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Ordering/referring report
Learn how to confirm a provider’s eligibility to order and refer services and items that will be furnished and billed by another provider or supplier.
more Learn how to enroll as an ordering/referring provider external pdf file
more View Ordering/referring FAQs
more Search or download ordering/referring provider listing. external link -- It includes physicians, non-physician types (PA, NP, LCSW, PhD, CNS, and CNMs), and providers who are part of a Home Health Agency (Note: Part A HHAs will only be able to report the NPI of a physician.)
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FAQs
Find the answers to your questions about provider enrollment, revalidation, ordering/referring, and EFT agreements.
more Provider enrollment FAQs -- Part A
more Provider enrollment FAQs -- Part B
more Revalidation FAQs -- Part B
more Ordering/referring FAQs
more Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) FAQs
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Resources
Find resources to help you better understand the provider enrollment process, including a helpful glossary, specialty codes, and tips on expediting your enrollment application.
more Learn provider enrollment terms
more Find Medicare provider/supplier specialty codes
more Learn about enrollment for mass immunizers
more Medicare provider/supplier specialty codes
more Processing time frames for enrollment applications
more Find CMS’ provider enrollment resources external link
more View Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 15 external pdf file
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Revalidation
Learn about the revalidation process, including confirming a request, responding to a request, and helpful tips.
more Confirm a revalidation request using the application status tool – Note: Select the Revalidation letter tab to confirm a revalidation request.
more Learn how to revalidate
more View a revalidation checklist compressed file
more Find answers to Revalidation FAQs
more Begin revalidation external link
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Informational Videos
View the following videos for helpful information for preventing provider enrollment inquiries and application development.
more How do I complete and submit the CMS-588 EFT form?
more Understanding billing gaps
more Avoid mismatched names when completing Medicare enrollment forms
more Difference between sole owner and sole proprietor
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Tips & Tutorials
Learn helpful enrollment tips and view informative tutorials to guide you during the enrollment process.
more Learn how to complete CMS-855A flash file
more Learn how to complete CMS-855B flash file
more Learn how to complete CMS-855I flash file
more Learn how to complete CMS-855R flash file
more Learn how to complete CMS-588 flash file
more Learn tips to expedite your enrollment application
more Enrollment process information and resources flash file
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